The Albanian
Handsome Albanian villager Arben wants to marry Etleva, daughter of a neighboring clan, but her father has promised her to another man who is offering a 10,000€ bride price. But when it turns out Etleva is carrying Arben's child, the pressure is on for him to come up with the dowry before the baby is born -- and before her brothers take revenge for the dishonor he has brought their family. Fleeing to Berlin without papers, experience or knowledge of the language, Arben soon learns the ways of survival.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Albanian
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 28, 2010
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Drama
User Score
63%
Original Title
Shqiptari
Production Companies
Neue Schönhauser Filmproduktion, On Film Production, ARTE, SWR
Director
Johannes Naber
Description
Handsome Albanian villager Arben wants to marry Etleva, daughter of a neighboring clan, but her father has promised her to another man who is offering a 10,000€ bride price. But when it turns out Etleva is carrying Arben's child, the pressure is on for him to come up with the dowry before the baby is born -- and before her brothers take revenge for the dishonor he has brought their family. Fleeing to Berlin without papers, experience or knowledge of the language, Arben soon learns the ways of survival.